Trainee Paint Sprayer

Birchwood Motors is looking for a Trainee Paint Sprayer to join our in-house prep team. Some previous experience is required, ideally with a college qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or
2), and further on-the-job training will be provided.

You’ll mainly be refurbishing alloy wheels and carrying out minor cosmetic body repairs on our used car stock before it goes on sale.

Duties include:

Refurbishing alloy wheels: removing kerb damage, sanding, filling, priming, painting and lacquering

Minor body repairs such as scuffs, scratches, stone chips and small dents

Preparing panels for paint: masking, flatting, filling and priming

Learning paint application, colour matching and polishing

Keeping the work area, tools and equipment clean and safe

We’re looking for someone reliable, practical and keen to learn a trade, with good attention to detail and pride in a quality finish. An interest in cars is a real plus. You’ll learn alongside experienced staff, with pay reviews as your skills develop.

Full UK Driving Licence College qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or
2)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company:
Birchwood Motors Ltd

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Cardiff, CF11 8EQ
Working pattern:
On-site Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

Birchwood Motors is looking for a Trainee Paint Sprayer to join our in-house prep team. Some previous experience is required, ideally with a college qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or
2), and further on-the-job training will be provided.

You’ll mainly be refurbishing alloy wheels and carrying out minor cosmetic body repairs on our used car stock before it goes on sale.

Duties include:

Refurbishing alloy wheels: removing kerb damage, sanding, filling, priming, painting and lacquering

Minor body repairs such as scuffs, scratches, stone chips and small dents

Preparing panels for paint: masking, flatting, filling and priming

Learning paint application, colour matching and polishing

Keeping the work area, tools and equipment clean and safe

We’re looking for someone reliable, practical and keen to learn a trade, with good attention to detail and pride in a quality finish. An interest in cars is a real plus. You’ll learn alongside experienced staff, with pay reviews as your skills develop.

Full UK Driving Licence College qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or
2)

Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme.

It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.